We are an independent, family-owned business. Our owner team has been together since the company started back in 1998. We have staff who have come along for the ride for many of those years. Asheville Brewing IS the people who work here!

Mike Rangel

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    “Ninja” “Big Mike” “Tintin” “El Presidente” “Blue” “Lady Champagne”

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    I’m the one to blame. I started this crazy company back in 1995 in an effort to avoid having a real job.

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    I’m wild about the “Funky Chicken” pizza, and all of our wings are kicking.

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    I’m hooked on 9 Mile’s entire menu.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    Definitely The Flash or Mighty Mouse.

Leigh Oder

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    Leigh

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    I’m one of the original owners, Mike and I started the business in 1995. I’m in charge of payroll, bills and financials. I can also toss pizza dough with the best of them :).

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    My favorite thing to eat at work is our spinach burger because it’s awesome & original!

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    Spaghetti Carbonara from Vinnie’s Italian. The best comfort food!

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    If I was a superhero, I’d be a combination of Deadpool and Dexter. A free-agent vigilante :).

Lisa Leokum

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    Lisa

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    I started at Asheville Pizza Company in 1996, and I’m in Charge of the Regulation of Magical Creatures.

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    The Shear Delight is my all-time favorite pizza in the whole world; the flavors are delicately balanced and subtle.

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    I love the sweet tea brined fried chicken from The Junction in the River Arts District. It is the platonic ideal of fried chicken, evoking summer evenings and fireflies.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    Wonder Woman, because she has the lasso of truth and bracelets of submission!

Allison Brown-Rangel

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    Alli Kat, Red

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    September 1999. Owner, social media director, beer accounts manager.

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    The Hot Sexy MotherClucker pizza! SPICY …. I like it SPICY!

     

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    Steamed mussels from Strada. YUM.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    Catwoman! She has 9 lives!

Cory Gates

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    Cory

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    1999. I make things happen.

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    Without a doubt, it’s the plate. It holds my lunch.

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    Probably the bowl. Far more versatile than the plate. It’s the one dish that rules them all.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    Hornet Man.  I was stung in the eye by a supremely radioactive hornet. After the face swelling went down I found that my wit had become superhumanly sharp and I am now insanely fast. I can also stick to walls.

Drew Peterson

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    DLX

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    11/16/11. General manager of the South store.

  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    Spinach burger. It’s so freaking good.

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    Mojo Nachos. RIP Mojo’s kitchen.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    Wolverine. Always been a fan.

Michelle Walton

  • Name and in-house nickname (or childhood nickname)?

    Michelle Walton aka Kpop (en like it’s hot)

  • When did you start working here and what do you do?

    January 2017, General Manager of K-Poppiness
  • What's your favorite dish at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and why?

    Them wings though! I also really enjoy the Philly with sweet potato fries. There’s nothing better than thinly sliced meat and a whole lotta melted cheese.

  • What's your favorite local dish not from our kitchens and why?

    Locally I crave the Red Neck Pot Pie at Homegrown… why you ask? Cause I’m from Tennessee and well a redneck at heart.

  • If you were a Superhero, which one would you be and why?

    If I were a super hero I’d be Catwoman because she wears a black leather suit, I already meow all the time and love cats, so I’m half way there.